Quick Facts
DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen
Runtime1h 38m · G
GenresComedy · Drama · Thriller
Release1971-08-18
Film
Fools' Parade
1971· G· 1h 38m· Comedy· Drama· Thriller
“Glory, W.Va., 1935. It wasn't exactly a parade. It wasn't a time for celebration. It was a time to run for your life.”
When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with great resistance from a corrupt prison official and the banker who issued Mattie the check.
1971-08-18
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Key Crew
DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen
ScreenplayJames Lee Barrett
ProducerAndrew V. McLaglen
Director of PhotographyHarry Stradling Jr.
Original Music ComposerHenry Vars
EditorDavid Bretherton
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Details
Released1971-08-18
Runtime1h 38m · G
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures · Stanmore Productions · Penbar Productions
LanguagesEnglish · German
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 27 votes
Original languageen
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